Financial Analyst

Red Bull•Santa Monica, CA

11d•$67,000 - $101,000

About The Position

Red Bull is seeking a Financial Analyst to serve as a finance partner to the Grocery channel. Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the role supports commercial decision-making, investment optimization, and profitable growth across a national customer portfolio through financial analysis, forecasting, trade investment management, and cross-functional collaboration. The analyst will influence decisions that affect business performance and commercial strategy. The position supports financial planning and analysis, including monthly forecasting, annual planning, performance reviews, month-end close analysis, and preparation of financial reporting and monthly business review materials. It also manages trade investment forecasts, accruals, and performance tracking; evaluates pricing, promotional activity, and customer investments; and develops models and scenarios to inform commercial decisions. The Financial Analyst partners with Sales and other stakeholders, provides actionable financial recommendations, and presents results to stakeholders at multiple organizational levels, including senior leaders. The role also supports strategic initiatives and improves reporting, tools, controls, data quality, and recurring processes through standardization and automation. The position is permanent. It is open to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and people currently authorized to work in the United States on a valid visa. Travel is listed as 10–20 (unit not specified).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
2–4 years of relevant experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), commercial finance, or a related role.
Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, large data-set analysis, and management reporting.
Solid understanding of financial planning, variance analysis, and performance management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including interpreting complex financial data and translating findings into actionable business insights.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build cross-functional relationships and communicate complex financial information to stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Intellectual curiosity, a growth mindset, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Authorization to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or holder of a valid visa.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG), food and beverage, or retail industry.
Familiarity with SAP, Analysis for Office, or similar financial reporting and planning tools.
Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
Demonstrated ability to use AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, automate processes, and support data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

Support monthly forecasting, annual planning, and performance reviews, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Conduct month-end close analysis by reviewing actual results, validating accruals, and explaining variances against forecast and plan.
Prepare financial reporting and monthly business review materials communicating results, performance trends, and business implications.
Manage trade investment forecasts, accruals, and performance tracking.
Evaluate pricing, promotional activity, and customer investments for their effects on performance and profitability.
Develop financial models and scenario analyses for pricing, investment, and customer decisions.
Review customer agreements and investment activity to identify financial risks, discrepancies, and opportunities.
Partner with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders on commercial planning and decision-making.
Provide financial insights and recommendations that influence customer strategies, investment plans, and channel priorities.
Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable recommendations for finance and non-finance audiences.
Present monthly business reviews and financial results to Sales stakeholders, including senior leaders.
Support strategic initiatives related to pricing, trade investment, customer profitability, and commercial effectiveness.
Improve reporting, analytical tools, financial controls, and recurring processes through standardization and automation.
Identify opportunities to improve data quality, financial visibility, and operational efficiency.